Need some motivation to keep moving forward?
Craving some light in what might feel like a dark time?
Wishing you felt inspired rather than heavy with confusion?
Here are seven powerful quotes by strong black voices to inspire, guide, and light your path.
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. (Harriet Tubman)
“You wanna fly, you gotta give up the shit that weighs you down.” (Toni Morrison)
“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” (Martin Luther King Jr)
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” (Alice Walker)
“I really don’t think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don’t mind the failure but I can’t imagine that I’d forgive myself if I didn’t try.” (Nikki Giovanni)
“You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.” (Marian Wright Edelman)
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. (Maya Angelou)
Keep these quotes and ideas in your back pocket.
And remember…
The magic is still all around you.
The magic is in you.
It always was.
Keep going.
xo
Melissa
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